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More Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks bubble to the surface

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There have been countless images and leaks hinting at what the new Samsung Galaxy S8 will look like, feel like and do.

Now there are some fresh rumours around Samsung’s hotly anticipated new handset which is expected to be revealed officially on 18 April.

Previous S8 rumours have included the repositioning of its finger print sensor and Samsung logo, an increased screen size and reduced bezels.

Now it seems the S8 will also have a bigger brother – the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (or S8 Plus depending on where you look) which is expected to have a 6.2-inch screen rather than the 5.8-inch display of its sibling.

Samsung is surely keen to create a Galaxy that will surpass the success and quality of the S7 (no pressure) and make up for the disastrous Note 7 debacle of last year.

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Samsung is also reported to be releasing their flagship Galaxy S8 in a Purple edition. This bold choice of colour is consistent with Samsung’s previous releases, where it has announced Coppers, Reds, Pinks and even a Green in 2015 for the Galaxy S6 Edge.

Naturally, Samsung is also expected to release the S8 and S8+ in standard Blues, Whites, Blacks and Golds as well as the Purple.

Alongside these rumours, there have also been new Galaxy S8+ cases spotted on Amazon by the case maker Lightning Knight. These are described as Black, Navy Blue and Rose Gold. Like the Galaxy S8 itself, no official dimensions for the case have been listed.

Is the new colour and new model of the Galaxy sub-brand going to help Samsung make this 2017 a more successful year than the last and redeem their reputation after 2016 ended in flames? We certainly hope so because this seems to be shaping up to be a great new phone.

Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 4 for India

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Xiaomi today introduced the Redmi Note 4 for the Indian market. While you’ll have to read T3’s upcoming issue for our in-depth analysis, the new Redmi Note 4 claims to turn the few Redmi Note 3 niggling issues to advantages. The new phone has a metal unibody design that makes it look more premium.

Moreover, the biggest change is in the processor, which now comes with Snapdragon 625 from Snapdragon 650. However, the thing that works for Snapdragon 625 is its an octa-core chip based on 14nm fabrication process, making it power efficient without compromising on the performance and battery life.

If we talk about the remaining hardware, the Redmi Note 4 has a 4GB/3GB/2GB RAM, 64GB/32GB internal storage, hybrid SIM slot, 5.5-inch Full HD display, 13 megapixel PDAF main camera, 5 megapixel front-facing camera and 4100mAh battery.

Redmi Note 4 price starts from ₹9,999 and goes up to ₹12,999.

HTC brings Desire 10 Lifestyle to India

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HTC has announced a new phone for the Indian market. The Desire 10 Lifestyle is a lower spec’d variant of the Desire 10 that HTC announced few days back. The phone boasts similar looks to the HTC Desire 10 and is said to have the same contours as HTC’s 10 smartphone.

In terms of specifications, the Desire 10 Lifestyle features runs Android 6.0 with HTC Sense and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 1.6GHz quad-core processor along with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The phone supports microSD card slot and comes with a 5.5-inch HD display, 13 mmegapixel main camera with 5 megapixel front-facing camera and 2700mAh battery.

However, the biggest addition we feel in the Desire 10 Lifestyle is the inclusion of HTC BoomSound and support for Dolby Audio and hi-res 24-bit music.

The phone will go on sale from today on Amazon.in and HTC e-store for Rs. 15,990.

Galaxy Note7 goes on sale in September for Rs. 59,900

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Samsung had a lot to show at the event yesterday but the biggest announcement to come out of the media-only event was the unveiling of the Galaxy Note7 for the Indian market. The phone will be available from September 2 at a price tag Rs. 59,900 while the pre-orders will begin from August 22 till August 30. The phone remains unchanged from the international variant, which means you get the same 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, IP68 certification for dust and water resistance and powered by 4GB RAM and 14nm Exynos octa-core processor.

The Galaxy Note7 also features 64GB internal memory and a hybrid SIM slot that supports dual-SIM connectivity or microSD cards up to 256GB, 12 megapixel Dual Pixel rear-facing camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera, NFC and 3500mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging.

However, the thing that takes the cake for the Galaxy Note7 series is the inclusion of the new iris scanner that allows users to unlock the phones with the eyes, in addition to the fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port and Gorilla Glass 5, making it the first device to sport the latest glass from Corning.

S Pen has also got an upgrade that now allows writing memos on the screen when you have AlwaysOn feature activated. Additionally, with the S Pen, you can Magnify the text and even translate the text on the screen. Interestingly, it also supports a variety of Indian languages.

To complement the Galaxy Note7, Samsung also announced few accessories like the new Gear VR, Gear IconX and Gear Fit2. The Gear VR is priced at Rs. 7,290 but will be available at a discount for users who pre-order the device whereas the Gear IconX and Gear Fit2 will go on sale from end of this month at Rs. 13,490 and Rs. 13,990 respectively.

PHAB2 Pro is the first Tango-enabled smartphone

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Lenovo has been working on a Tango phone for quite some time and at the Lenovo TechWorld today announced the PHAB 2 Pro. This is the first offering from Lenovo that is culmination of the close partnership with Google and Snapdragon.

Tango is Google’s take on Augmented Reality and promises to enhance the overall experience by bringing AR into the phone.

The phone is equipped with multiple cameras that is essential for Tango to work and features a premium design. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 652 processor, 4GB RAM, 6.4-inch 2560×1440 2K display and running Android 6.0. Additionally, the device has an internal memory of 64GB with memory expansion through microSD, 16MP main and 8MP front-facing cameras and 4050mAh battery. PHAB2 Pro also features Dolby’s Audio Capture 5.1 that allows capturing of sound in 5.1-channel surround sound.

The PHAB2 Pro will go on sale from September for $499 in the United States.

Lenovo also introduced the PHAB2 Plus and PHAB2 devices alongside the Pro version that does not support Tango and comes with lower spec’d hardware and more affordable price point. The PHAB2 starts at $199 and PHAB2 Plus at $299.